Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Medicines Optimisation

North Wilts Border PCN Ltd Company; Swindon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protected CPD and supervision time

30 days annual leave pro rata

Employee Assistance Programme

Funded DBS and GPhC subscription

Job summary

North Wilts Border PCN is seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist Team Lead to provide clinical leadership across our primary care network. You will supervise 8 pharmacists and 3 technicians, drive medicines optimisation, lead audits, and shape strategic service development.

The role combines clinical expertise with people leadership, ensuring safe prescribing, CPD, and excellent patient care across practices within the PCN framework.

Qualifications

• CPPE course in Primary care pharmacy education pathway or equivalent.
• Mandatory registration with GPhC including revalidation.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a primary care setting; DPP registered.
• Mentoring or coaching qualification or experience.
• Member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Team across PCN.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for pharmacists and technicians.
• Lead clinical audits and ensure PQS, QOF alignment.
• Develop prescribing policies and safety processes across practices.
• Travel between PCN sites to meetings and training.
• Promote an inclusive, high‑standard professional culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical pharmacy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CPPE course in Primary care

GPhC registration

DPP designation

Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership

Post-registration experience

Tools

Eclipse

GP IT systems

Job description

North Wilts Border PCN is seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist Team Lead to provide clinical leadership across our primary care network. You will supervise 8 pharmacists and 3 technicians, drive medicines optimisation, lead audits, and shape strategic service development.

The role combines clinical expertise with people leadership, ensuring safe prescribing, CPD, and excellent patient care across practices within the PCN framework.